DON'T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"don't get around much anymore" was composed by Duke Ellington in 1940, with lyrics later added by Bob Russell. The song humorously reflects the singer’s absence from social life while maintaining the swing era’s sophistication.

The first recording was by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra in New York, highlighting Ellington’s signature orchestration and rhythmic elegance. Notable renditions include vocal versions by Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, and Ella Fitzgerald, as well as instrumental big-band arrangements.

Musically, the tune uses a 32-bar AABA form with swinging rhythms, memorable melodies, and harmonic richness, allowing performers to combine lyrical interpretation with improvisational flair.